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U.S. Special Climate Envoy John Kerry on Wednesday hailed the decision to hold next year's COP28 climate summit in OPEC member the United Arab Emirates, saying fossil fuel economies should be encouraged to lead the transition to clean energy.

The overseas trip is only Xi's third since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, and his first to Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude oil exporter, since 2016.

The deal comes after the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) conducted preliminary operations in the concession area.

Prince Mohammed will also gather rulers from across the Middle East and North Africa for a Chinese-Arab summit during the visit by President Xi Jinping expected to start on Tuesday.

The UAE lifted most COVID-19 precautionary measures after witnessing a steady decline in infection rates.

The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 181 on Nov. 29, 1947, recommending the partition of Palestine.

Rashid Rover will take off from the Launch Complex 40 pad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 1.

Abu Dhabi National Oil company (ADNOC) has engaged Goldman Sachs to work on consolidation of its gas operations for a planned stock market flotation next year, two sources close to the transaction told Reuters.

The Rashid Rover is expected to land on the Atlas Crater of the moon by the end of April 2023.

The law, which will come into effect in January 2023, is part of the government's efforts to ensure the growth and prosperity of family businesses in the region.

The arrests were the latest in a series that followed a police hack of sophisticated encrypted telephones used by organised crime networks,

The fund is aimed at helping the Yemen government buy grains for the famine-torn country.

The penalties are listed according to Articles 35 and 60 of Federal law No 3 of 2016 regarding Child Rights.

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly issued a new rule for Indian passport holders with single names.

Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE remains committed to investing in the education sector.

The owner reportedly found out that the thieves had forged ownership documents to access his car.

Passengers should still observe proper physical distancing during deboarding. Thermal screening would also continue.

Dubai's main airport on Tuesday raised its passenger forecast for this year by nearly two million to 64.3 million people after a strong pick up in business.

The Palm Jumeirah event will promote inclusivity and empowerment among people across identities.

The quiz includes 16 questions about the user's educational background, property ownership, job role in the UAE, and contribution to its economy.

The standardized literacy assessment will be implemented starting school year 2023-2024.

UAE users of the Zomato app will be redirected to the online food delivery service Talabat, starting Nov. 24.

Netanyahu recently won the Israeli parliamentary elections and is set to return for another term as prime minister.

Set to be completed by 2026, it will also be the Gulf region's first casino ever.

The daughter said she persistently asked her father to transfer the title of the property to her over the last 16 years, but he refused.

The 10-gigawatt (GW) onshore wind project in Egypt will produce 47,790 GWh of clean energy annually once it is completed.

The fire broke out at Boulevard Walk on Monday, Nov.7.

The UAE has been one of the most cautious countries in the Middle East regarding the perils of COVID-19.

The complex included a church, a prayer hall, a refectory (dining hall), and also cells for the monks to spend time in solitude.